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BANGALORE, KA (December 16, 2014) – Leading global workwear maker Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with ID Overseas Private Limited. The agreement authorizes the sale of Dickies® licensed workwear products in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The initial licensing agreement is for ten years and allows the workwear company to more effectively serve customers with a comprehensive, efficient business solution for all possible uniform and workwear needs.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (December 12, 2014) – Leading global workwear maker Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. today announced a new men’s premium apparel license for its flagship Dickies® brand with Whispering Smith (WSNY), an established European apparel company with operations in New York City. The license – titled Dickies CONSTRUCT – will combine authentic Dickies® construction and signature design details with a contemporary fashion approach to workwear. The new men’s premium collection will include knit and woven shirts; sweaters; outerwear (hoodies, jackets); denim jeans; and bottoms (pants, shorts).

This most recent addition to Dickies’ extensive portfolio of licensees allows the American heritage brand to deliver a broad spectrum of work- and work-inspired offerings that include men’s, women’s, juniors’ and kids’ apparel; bags; footwear; belts; socks; medical wear; headwear; sunglasses; and more.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (December 10, 2014) – Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. today announced a new licensing agreement with Jerry Leigh of California to become the exclusive licensee for Dickies Girl juniors’ apparel. This most recent addition to Dickies’ extensive portfolio of licensees allows the leading global work wear brand to deliver a broad spectrum of work wear and work-inspired lines, including men’s, women’s, juniors’ and kids’ apparel; bags; footwear; belts; socks; medical wear; headwear; and sunglasses. Products under the juniors’ license will include work and fashion tops, bottoms, and outerwear; plus juniors’ underwear, sleepwear, and loungewear.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 16, 2014) – Dickies®, the iconic Willliamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. workwear brand, unveils its new Dickies Khaki line for active professionals. Dickies has proudly outfitted workers with trusted, comfortable apparel at an unmatched value since 1922, and this new collection is no exception. The timeless khaki pant has been reinvigorated with trend-relevant styling, enhanced softness, and legendary Dickies durability to effectively equip professionals whether they’re at the office or elsewhere.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 15, 2014) ––For more than 90 years, leading global workwear maker Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. and its flagship Dickies® brand have protected workers with quality apparel that’s Built To Work. Recognizing that people often perform their jobs in a variety of hazardous elements, Dickies’ extensive line of flame-resistant (FR) clothing is carefully constructed with premium materials that meet or exceed safety standards.

“Dickies wearers cross a multitude of industries and can be found working on the toughest, most hazardous of jobs,” said Ed Foulke, former head of OSHA and Dickies FR spokesperson. “With Dickies FR, workers can expect gear that is relevant for their workplace dynamics as well as protection from a safety standpoint.”

CAMBRIDGE, ON (August 21, 2014) – Dickies, the flagship brand in the Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. portfolio of brands, today announced the launch of new additions to its safety footwear line this Fall, fusing on-trend styling details with premium materials and construction. The Dickies safety footwear line aims to bring style and purpose at a value-driven price point.

Innovations in Dickies footwear have been tailored to enhance protection, maximize quality, and most importantly, increase comfort. Performance features include the latest in waterproof and odor shielding technology, metal-free composite protection, and superior slip resistance. The introduction promises healthy growth for the brand in the outdoor safety category. Details to be released this Spring.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 12, 2014) – Dickies, the flagship brand in the Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. portfolio of brands, today announced the results of a recent study performed in the food service industry. The study was conducted by independent research firm ConsumerDNA and included interviews with more than 1,000 active industry professionals from fast food/quick service, casual dining or fine dining restaurants.

The study revealed that Dickies rates highest on quality, durability and comfort among food service professionals, which includes chefs, cooks, servers and greeters. A key finding in the study is that one in four restaurant workers wear Dickies pants on the job, outpacing competing brands 3-to-1. Restaurant workers also ranked Dickies as the “best brand” amongst their workwear choices, specifically due to key product features and benefits desired by the workers, as well as the overall value of Dickies workwear.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 24, 2014) – Leading global workwear maker Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. has acquired North East Rig Out Ltd. (NERO), an Aberdeen, UK-based workwear manufacturer specializing in the oil and gas industry. Established in 1995, NERO is also a head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions provider. The acquisition was completed by Williamson-Dickie’s European division on July 18, 2014.

“Williamson-Dickie has been a part of the global oil and gas industry for decades, and this acquisition makes us even more competitive in the European market,” said Chairman and CEO Philip Williamson, Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. “I’m excited to add NERO to the stable of workwear solutions offered by WD to workers around the world.”

Fort Worth, Texas (April 28, 2014) – Walls®, a Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. brand and leading provider of workwear and hunting gear, today announced a new licensing agreement with Oilfield CamoTM. Walls will be the exclusive apparel licensee of Oilfield Camo, adding to the breadth of product now targeting the oil and gas industry.

"We are excited to have this opportunity with Oilfield Camo as it reinforces our 70-year relationship with the oil and gas industry,” said Walls Brand’s Vice President Robyn Crowder. "Oilfield Camo was developed specifically for the oil and gas industry by a company that’s an integral player in the field. We’re thrilled to be working with them.”

Fort Worth, Texas (May 20, 2014) – Dickies, the flagship brand in the Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. portfolio of brands, teams up with award-winning professional baseball player and best-selling author R.A. Dickey for the second straight year to recognize brand fans for their hard work. R.A. Dickey may be known for his award-winning knuckleball, but it’s his ability to persevere that makes him truly inspiring. From missing a crucial ligament in his throwing elbow to muscling through 14 one-year, non-guaranteed contracts, Dickey has proven time and again that he’s Built To Work.

Like the pitch that made him famous, R.A. knows as well as anyone that life is unpredictable. Realizing that hard work and perseverance apply to workers from all walks of life, Dickey is teaming up with legendary workwear maker Dickies to recognize people – like him – who’ve faced adversity and refused to quit.